More WestJet flight cancellations as Canadian airline strike hits more than 100,000 travelers

Canada’s second-largest airline says it has canceled more than 800 flights affecting more than 100,000 passengers as an unexpected strike by WestJet plane mechanics entered its third day. Around 680 workers walked off the job Friday evening despite a directive for binding arbitration from the federal labor minister. The strike is happening during the Canada Day long weekend. It's the busiest travel week of the year in the country. Both WestJet and the Airplane Mechanics Fraternal Association have accused the other side of refusing to negotiate in good faith.